Former NFL CB Brandon Browner charged with attempted murder

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In this Sept. 22, 2013, photo, Seattle Seahawks' Brandon Browner stands before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Seattle. Browner has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The suspension was announced Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, and is the second in two seasons for Browner. He was suspended four games last season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. less

In this Sept. 22, 2013, photo, Seattle Seahawks' Brandon Browner stands before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Seattle. Browner has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's ... more

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In this Sept. 22, 2013, photo, Seattle Seahawks' Brandon Browner stands before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Seattle. Browner has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The suspension was announced Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, and is the second in two seasons for Browner. He was suspended four games last season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. less

In this Sept. 22, 2013, photo, Seattle Seahawks' Brandon Browner stands before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Seattle. Browner has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's ... more

Photo: Ted S. Warren, AP

Former NFL CB Brandon Browner charged with attempted murder

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POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors say former NFL cornerback Brandon Browner has been charged with trying to kill his ex-girlfriend after breaking into her Southern California home.

Browner, who won Super Bowls with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, was arrested Sunday east of Los Angeles.

The LA County District Attorney's Office says the 33-year-old was charged Tuesday with attempted murder, first-degree residential robbery and other counts. It wasn't immediately clear if he has a lawyer. Arraignment is scheduled for July 30.

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The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office filed four felony charges and two misdemeanor charges, including attempted murder, against former NFL cornerback Brandon Browner on Tuesday.

Media: Sports Illustrated

Prosecutors say Browner broke into the apartment, chased and dragged the woman and then tried to smother her in a carpet. Prosecutors say he also stole a Rolex watch valued at about $20,000.

Browner is from nearby Pomona and played for Oregon State University before signing with the Seahawks in 2011.